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[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Zebonka12 wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]NTL wrote: [/QUOTENAME]I F***ing hate Daddarios, have just re-strung mine with a set of 9s as that was all that was available and instantly remembered how shite they are.
The Optimas are great if you can afford them otherwise buy Roto's or Ernie Balls.[/QUOTE]
Could you elaborate? They haven't let me down yet. Have you ever done a blindfold test to see if the sound was worse when using them, things of that nature?
I'm just curious, I've never seen a brand of string that one could call shite.... unless we're talking the *really* cheap ones.[/QUOTE]
Ive always used Ernie Ball slinkies (9's) although on a couple of occasions I have brought Diaddarios, the ones that are shrink wrapped instead of a paper packet, and theyre great at first but I find that the go dull very quickly, Saying that, I hardly ever break strings anyway so I dont change them that often. I once brought a set of Fender 9's and broke 3 in a day, now they are pure wank!
Ernie ball all the way for moi.
The Optimas are great if you can afford them otherwise buy Roto's or Ernie Balls.[/QUOTE]
Could you elaborate? They haven't let me down yet. Have you ever done a blindfold test to see if the sound was worse when using them, things of that nature?
I'm just curious, I've never seen a brand of string that one could call shite.... unless we're talking the *really* cheap ones.[/QUOTE]
Ive always used Ernie Ball slinkies (9's) although on a couple of occasions I have brought Diaddarios, the ones that are shrink wrapped instead of a paper packet, and theyre great at first but I find that the go dull very quickly, Saying that, I hardly ever break strings anyway so I dont change them that often. I once brought a set of Fender 9's and broke 3 in a day, now they are pure wank!
Ernie ball all the way for moi.
I dont mean the sound, I just hate how they feel, and to me they feel a little heavier than others. And that new set which I have recenly put on, well the top E has snapped within a week !
I agree each to their own, but I will never buy Daddario's again unless Im desperate.
Actually when I bought them the guy at my local shop said the same thing, and said they always have Daddario's in because the kids go mad for them and he could not understand why.
Each to their own.
I agree each to their own, but I will never buy Daddario's again unless Im desperate.
Actually when I bought them the guy at my local shop said the same thing, and said they always have Daddario's in because the kids go mad for them and he could not understand why.
Each to their own.
Yeah, it's down to how they're treated by yourself and your guitar. One of the issues I'd heard about some Burns models was the snapping of the high e string. And this is something that apparently, can be fixed.
I've never broken a Dadarrio string unless they've been on for months, worn and are covered in dirt! And that kind of thing has only happened 2-3 times over the last 8 years of my guitar playing. I can't just be lucky with them.
I'm not sure what you mean by heavier strings. I've used lots of different makes and never found them lighter or heavier than another. Though, I think I must concur about the Fender ones. Yikes, is all I say! They're damned light!
Adam.
I've never broken a Dadarrio string unless they've been on for months, worn and are covered in dirt! And that kind of thing has only happened 2-3 times over the last 8 years of my guitar playing. I can't just be lucky with them.
I'm not sure what you mean by heavier strings. I've used lots of different makes and never found them lighter or heavier than another. Though, I think I must concur about the Fender ones. Yikes, is all I say! They're damned light!
Adam.
I have had my Burns since the very day they arrived in the country and have never snapped a top E, in fact I dont think I have snapped a string on more than five occasions and and two of them were Optima B strings !
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]NTL wrote: [/QUOTENAME]I have had my Burns since the very day they arrived in the country and have never snapped a top E, in fact I dont think I have snapped a string on more than five occasions and and two of them were Optima B strings ![/QUOTE]
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]NTL wrote: [/QUOTENAME]I have had my Burns since the very day they arrived in the country and have never snapped a top E, in fact I dont think I have snapped a string on more than five occasions and and two of them were Optima B strings ![/QUOTE]
Just thought Id try and post this again as it was being put at the top of the page. Note the date !!
Just thought Id try and post this again as it was being put at the top of the page. Note the date !!
Hehe.... I'm a compulsive string-wiper, immediately after playing I scour the frigging things. I simply can't afford to spend any money on them anymore, so I make sure I keep them as long as possible
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]NTL wrote: [/QUOTENAME]I have had my Burns since the very day they arrived in the country and have never snapped a top E, in fact I dont think I have snapped a string on more than five occasions and and two of them were Optima B strings ![/QUOTE]
The Optimas are definitely stronger.
The Optimas are definitely stronger.
Just to update something which may be worth knowing.
On page 4 of this thread you can see my dismay at my guitar's sound changing so harshly with a set of 9's. Just last night, I changed my strings from 10's to 9's to check this again cause I'm curious like that! Anyway, on my newer treble booster (Electrolead RSB) it sounds pretty excellent! I think this is because there's an inherent squashing of the treble frequencies and more midrange coming through.
Now, when I tried my older booster (SharpFX Retro booster) it confirmed why my original thoughts are kind of still relevant. The sound with that is very sharp (no pun intended) and treble-y. Still testing things to see how that could be tamed, but while I like the change, I'll probably go back to 10's because then both boosters will sound good. I liked that they could both be used for different things. The 9's don't show off how good the retro boost can sound.
Anyway, thought it might be worth posting Ta-ta!
Adam.
On page 4 of this thread you can see my dismay at my guitar's sound changing so harshly with a set of 9's. Just last night, I changed my strings from 10's to 9's to check this again cause I'm curious like that! Anyway, on my newer treble booster (Electrolead RSB) it sounds pretty excellent! I think this is because there's an inherent squashing of the treble frequencies and more midrange coming through.
Now, when I tried my older booster (SharpFX Retro booster) it confirmed why my original thoughts are kind of still relevant. The sound with that is very sharp (no pun intended) and treble-y. Still testing things to see how that could be tamed, but while I like the change, I'll probably go back to 10's because then both boosters will sound good. I liked that they could both be used for different things. The 9's don't show off how good the retro boost can sound.
Anyway, thought it might be worth posting Ta-ta!
Adam.